What is Guava?
“Guava” Botanically known as Psidium guajava – is an evergreen, fruit-bearing plant with dark elliptic leaves.Guavas originated from an area thought to extend from Mexico or Central America and were adopted as a crop in Asia, India, Pakistan, tropical Africa and the Mediterranean coast.
What is Guava tea?
Our tea bags are made from 100% Guava Leaves, that’s it! We don't fill up our tea bags by mixing our guava leaves with other leaves, because each cup you drink, we want you to receive the full health benefits that guava leaf tea.
Where Does Guava Tea Come From?
Our Guava Tea is harvested and manufactured in the Guangxi region, southern China. The region is known for its natural scenery and mountainous environment. The manufacturer has successfully passed ISO9001:2000 quality system certification.
ISO 9001:2000 specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization. Needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide product that meets customer and applicable regulatory requirements.
How Guava Leaves Work?
Guava leaves are traditionally considered as medicinal herbals used for treatment of various health disorders. Guava leaves are packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, antibacterial and contain beneficial flavonoids and tannins.
Fresh guava leaves are considered as a natural pain reliever. The polyphenols, carotenoids, flavonoids and tannins are believed to be extremely effective in treating various ailments. Some of the health benefits of guava leaves are as follows:
1. Lowering blood glucose levels;
2. Weight loss;
3. Lowering cholesterol levels;
4. Lowering blood pressure;
5. Treating diarrhea.
Benefits of Guava leaf tea
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause health problems. Although diabetes has no cure, you can take steps to manage your diabetes and stay healthy. People having high blood sugar levels may get benefited from the leaves of the guava plant. Various studies indicate that either guava leaf tea or guava leaf extract helped reduce blood sugar levels.
Free Radicles
The body is under constant attack from oxidative stress. Oxygen in the body splits into single atoms with unpaired electrons. Electrons like to be in pairs, so these atoms, called free radicals, scavenge the body to seek out other electrons so they can become a pair. This causes damage to cells, proteins and DNA. Free radicals are associated with human disease, including cancer, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and many others. Based on the literature available, research organised and clinical studies conducted it is understood that drinking guava leaf tea/ its extract may help scavenge Free Radicals from human body so as to prevent cellular damage.
Weight Loss
Guava leaves naturally have two vital compounds, catechin and quercetin. Catechin burns excess body fat without hurting your health whereas quercetin hinders the growth of the fat cell. When a person wanted to shed extra weight, drinking guava leaf tea may speed up the fat burning process and can help achieve desired results in a short span of time.
Cholesterol
It is a known fact that high cholesterol levels in human body will lead to disorder and diseases like heart disease. Therefore, balancing high cholesterol levels is required to maintain sound health. Guava leaves contain compounds such as catechin and gallic acid that are effective to bring down cholesterol level in the blood. Accordingly, drinking guava tea on a regular basis may aid maintaining appropriate cholesterol levels in the human body.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a common temporary disorder that stems from contaminated food or water. The associated symptoms are loose stools coupled with abdominal pain and dehydration that helps the affected person realise this disorder. Guava leaves contain natural phytochemicals, including several antioxidants and other flavonoids. Therefore, drinking guava tea may help improve digestive system and can fight against bacteria, which causes common diarrhea. In addition, it helps reducing abdominal pain, experience fewer stools and speedy recovery.
How to prepare Guava Tea?
Brew instructions: Add freshly boiled water to a tea bag and leave for 3-5 minutes.
Taken: Consume during or after your meal will serve the best result.
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Please refer to our FAQ for answers to most common questions about guava leaf tea.
How Guava Leaves Work?
Guava leaves are traditionally considered as medicinal herbals used for treatment of various health disorders. Guava leaves are packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, antibacterial and contain beneficial flavonoids and tannins.
Fresh guava leaves are considered as a natural pain reliever. The polyphenols, carotenoids, flavonoids and tannins are believed to be extremely effective in treating various ailments. Some of the health benefits of guava leaves are as follows:
1. Lowering blood glucose levels;
2. Weight loss;
3. Lowering cholesterol levels;
4. Lowering blood pressure;
5. Treating diarrhea.
Legal Disclaimer: This product is not recommended for pregnant women. We advise consumers to consult their doctor or health care practitioner. Guava Tea does not claim or aim to cure or prevent any health related issues or diseases.